Oaxaca · Month comparison
October vs January
October ranks #1 overall vs January at #8. Día de Muertos — the single greatest cultural event in Latin America unfolds across Oaxaca
October
#1 of 12 months
Best match
Día de Muertos — the single greatest cultural event in Latin America unfolds across Oaxaca
- ↑Día de Muertos (Oct 31–Nov 2) is incomparable — candlelit cemetery vigils, marigold carpets, sugar skulls and genuine emotion
- ↑Rains almost finished; dry bright days and cool evenings make the festival setting perfect
January
#8 of 12 months
Strong option
Dry season cool and clear — Oaxaca's cobblestone streets and markets at their most relaxed
- ↑Perfect 18–24°C weather for walking the historic centre and market stalls
- ↑Three Kings Day (Jan 6) brings traditional local celebrations to the zócalo
| Factor | October | January |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 7 | 8 |
| Value score | 3 | 7 |
| Crowd score | 9 | 4 |
| Events score | 10 | 4 |
| Atmosphere | 10 | 7 |
| Avg high temp | 27°C | 26°C |
| Monthly rain | 52mm | 9mm |
| Daily sunshine | 8.5hrs | 9hrs |
October trade-offs
- ↓Hotel prices peak at annual high; accommodation within the city sells out months ahead
- ↓Crowds from CDMX and international visitors make the most famous cemeteries (Xoxocotlán) extremely busy on Nov 1
January trade-offs
- ↓Fewer headline events than festival months — it's more of an everyday city experience
- ↓Nights can be cool (7–10°C) — pack a layer for evening mezcal sessions
Scores compare months within Oaxaca. Climate data: Open Meteo ERA5 30-year normals (1991–2020). Methodology →